Boston Farm and Trades School on Thompson's Island
The Boston Farm and Trades school on Thompson's Island, founded as the city’s first organized effort to address the boy problem, began in a charity asylum and evolved into a state chartered institution. It combines shelter with industrial training, operates with endowments and subscriptions, and uses a strict daily regimen, church services, and a strong curricular mix from farming to printing and carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Farm and Trades School
Thompson’s Island
Boston Harbor
West End
North End
William Phipps
Roston
Lmited
Gardner Hall
Floyd
Thompson
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Dorchester
Atlantic
Bradley
Esch
Thompson's Island
Charles H. Bradley
The Rabbit Tricks Deer For Horn Prize
An old fable recalls a race between a deer and a rabbit. The rabbit cheats using grapevines and sharpens the deer's teeth, ending with the deer unable to bite through any vine. Since then the deer has blunt teeth and can only chew grass and leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Tie
Making a Coasting Wagon From a Simple Diagram
The diagram shows a coasting wagon or automobile built with four wheels. A board 18 inches by six feet forms the body, front wheels connect to a steering gear made from pipe pieces with a steering handle. Chains or ropes attach from the lower steering crosspiece to each front axle side.
Rowing Tips From a Historic Guide
Practical guidance for learners on boats and handling craft. Emphasizes not staring at oars, safe entry and exit, avoiding midstream seat changes, boat condition checks, and understanding rule of the water for meeting vessels. Describes upstream and downstream behavior relative to other boats.
Plausible Prosy Man and the Smooth Bore Joke
A concise proverb-like remark notes a plausible but prosy man is compared to a smooth bore. The jest implies lack of refinement and readiness to misfire in debate or action. The line uses metaphor common in quick-witted prose.
How to Dive Safely and Skillfully
The article explains proper diving technique for beginners and cautions against high dives without practice. It covers body position, head direction, arm placement, knee bend, and entry, plus warnings about rigidity and overextension to avoid injury. It notes that experienced divers perform from great heights but stresses gradual practice and safety.
Materialists. Why may fishmongers be called materialists?
A playful pun notes fishmongers’ soles are beneath their notice, riffing on the word materialists. The joke links material goods to footwear, delivering a light humorous observation.
Ceiling Whacka. If a man bumped his heat against the top of a room
A man bumped his head on the ceiling during an incident in a room. Details are sparse but authorities report the accident occurred indoors with minor injuries.
Also Mentioned on This Page
AY Thompsons Island
Ings
David Thompson
Council For
Charles H. Pradley
Cuperintendent
Jude
OT Lopal School
Covetantent IY Amelica
New Indian Animal Stories
John M. Oskison
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!